Category: Q&A

I have this little series I am working on called Strength in Numbers. In this series, I ask humans at different ages and stages of life to answer a set list of questions. As I've plugged away at this series, I've thought a little about what my answers would be as a 21-year-old in this …

A-"double L"-Y-S-O-N, A-"double L"-Y-S-O-N, A-"double L"-Y-S-O-N. When I was young, my mother would sing the spelling of my name to me so I would know how to write it. A-"double L"-Y-S-O-N. I consider Allyson the misspelling of the name Alison, but hey, it was the '90s. Extra letters and the needless use of the letter Y were …

"Alexa, I need you to ask me five or six questions for a Q&A," I tell my younger sister over the phone. "Why would I do that? I know you enough. I don't need to know anymore," she said in a huffy tone. "Come on, you're super judgmental sometimes--all the time--just think of a few …

Hello friends! I thoroughly enjoy answering questions. Not only does it give me a chance to feel connected but... ya girl loves to talk about herself. I asked my dear friend to text me a list of questions and boy did she have some good ones. I'm not editing this and I'll do it in …

My 21st birthday is Apr. 24, 2017. Last year for my birthday I wrote a piece titled "20 Things in 20 Years" which listed all the important (and irrelevant) things I've learned by running around the block for a couple decades. You know, those little laundry detergent pods should be tossed into the barrel of the …

I don't talk about my relationship very often and have never done so on such a public platform, but as of Apr. 1 it will have been 6 months since I last saw my boyfriend. We have been together since high school (I'm graduating college now) and he is out of the country for a …

Hello! I thought I would make this quick post to help readers get to know me as well as make a few announcements. Lots of big plans in the future! I appreciate those who have taken the time to read my work. Are you writing a book? I am writing a book. Right now …